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Layers of a Tropical Rainforest

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Students read an article on the rainforest layers. They discuss light absorption and watch a demonstration of a sponge absorbing water. Groups create and present skits showing canopy shyness in the rainforest. They create cartoons to show understanding.

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absorption, rainforests

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absorption, layers, rainforest, shyness, science
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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